Ha ha @ baja, if that's what you want to believe then be my guest but I"m not lying nor do I have any reason to lie... I've been a sunday ticket sub since '97... all I said was that I wanted to cancel for this year and the rep offered $20 off a month for 6 months and I said it was still too expensive, she came back on and offered the 6 payments of $19.99 (which is including 6 months of free HD access which costs $10 a month) I said wow OK then, thx and have a nice day, the whole phone call lasted less than 6 minutes

I don't like to have to keep calling over and over but did call once and got $10 a month knocked off and a free upgrade on one of my receivers to a DVR. Superfan is included in the price this year so, for me, it's $39.95 a month for six months. The rep I talked to last year told me what they can offer depends on how long you have been with them. I was satisfied. Living in Virginia, the Broncos are never on the regional broadcasts.

Yep, Superfan is included this year.

I called got the $120 credit which is what they gave me last year.

So I'm paying $30 a month for 6 months to watch whoever the **** I want to watch in beautiful high definition from the comfort of my own living room. Well worth it.

Ha ha @ baja, if that's what you want to believe then be my guest but I"m not lying nor do I have any reason to lie... I've been a sunday ticket sub since '97... all I said was that I wanted to cancel for this year and the rep offered $20 off a month for 6 months and I said it was still too expensive, she came back on and offered the 6 payments of $19.99 (which is including 6 months of free HD access which costs $10 a month) I said wow OK then, thx and have a nice day, the whole phone call lasted less than 6 minutes

Dude that's cheaper than the first season it became available. Hard to believe.

Dude that's cheaper than the first season it became available. Hard to believe.

I do think what they can offer is based on how long you have been a subscriber. He has had Sunday Ticket since '97 which probably makes him eligible for the best deal possible. I remember reading that they actually lose money on the Ticket but make it up with increased DirecTv subscribers. So, if they have to make deals with some subscribers to keep them it must be worth it to them based on their cost-benefit analysis. I'm just glad I saw the thread here last year or I would have just kept on paying full price!

Dude that's cheaper than the first season it became available. Hard to believe.

I remember the days when the sunday ticket was $149, so yeah it's definately a great deal.. I couldn't believe it either.. When I get billed I'll post a pic of my bill if you want me to although all the credits and adjustments on the paper bills sometimes makes it hard to see what your actually paying for

I remember the days when the sunday ticket was $149, so yeah it's definately a great deal.. I couldn't believe it either.. When I get billed I'll post a pic of my bill if you want me to although all the credits and adjustments on the paper bills sometimes makes it hard to see what your actually paying for

If true and you do have the ring of telling the truth about you than I'll bet they have to show to the NFL a certain subscriber base or face losing their exclusive status. I know cable and Dish would love to get their hands on the Ticket. They are losing money at those numbers so they must need subscribers badly.

If true and you do have the ring of telling the truth about you than I'll bet they have to show to the NFL a certain subscriber base or face losing their exclusive status. I know cable and Dish would love to get their hands on the Ticket. They are losing money at those numbers so they must need subscribers badly.

yep I'm pretty sure you have hit the nail on the head about showing the NFL a certain sub base.. I've never threatened to cancel my whole DTV service just the sunday ticket and every year I get it cheaper and cheaper.. I think I paid $150 last year

I just called... I've been out of town for 2 weeks so, I haven't had the chance too... I got the deal for $20 a month off of Sunday Ticket for 6 months... so I'm paying $29.99/month for Ticket... There is no Super Fan anymore, you automatically get the HD games... they do have NFL Sunday Ticket to be able to watch games online or from your smart phone for $49.99. I know some people were getting that for free, she didn't offer it me, so I cancelled that, I doubt I would use it anyway.

Beyond that, as mentioned if you have HD and are interested in signing up for Auto Renewal they will give you a $10/month for 24/months discount... add to that I have 3 Refer-a-friends and DirecTv is almost paying me for their service.

I've had Sunday ticket for 15 years. Two years ago, I was trying to haggle a lower price with the agent. I said I've been a loyal customer and I think the price of the NFL ticket was too much, and Im thinking about canceling it. He said no problem , we will take you off the Sunday ticket list. Doh !! The dude wouldnt budge whatsoever. I ended up having to call back a week later to get the ticket back. Then called back after another week and talked to a friendly gal who got the okay to give me a deal.

I've had Sunday ticket for 15 years. Two years ago, I was trying to haggle a lower price with the agent. I said I've been a loyal customer and I think the price of the NFL ticket was too much, and Im thinking about canceling it. He said no problem , we will take you off the Sunday ticket list. Doh !! The dude wouldnt budge whatsoever. I ended up having to call back a week later to get the ticket back. Then called back after another week and talked to a friendly gal who got the okay to give me a deal.

I've found anytime I need to contact DirecTv it's Customer Service Roulet, when I call in. More good ones than bad though... I find if there is a problem, I just ask to speak to their supervisor...

I've had Sunday ticket for 15 years. Two years ago, I was trying to haggle a lower price with the agent. I said I've been a loyal customer and I think the price of the NFL ticket was too much, and Im thinking about canceling it. He said no problem , we will take you off the Sunday ticket list. Doh !! The dude wouldnt budge whatsoever. I ended up having to call back a week later to get the ticket back. Then called back after another week and talked to a friendly gal who got the okay to give me a deal.

The trick is all in who you get if you get a prick or a stupid person just hang up and call back and do it until you get someone you can work with.

I did my negotiation call today. When the robot asked what I wanted, I said "cancel service." I told the customer service rep that I no longer wanted Sunday ticket because it's too expensive and told her I paid $150 last year, and I could barely manage that. She offered me $20 off for the next 6 months - I told her that was close to what I could do - it's not much, but another $30 would make it the same as last year and that would be something I could justify. Times are tight with the economy and all. She came back with an additional $50 off for the first month, and I said DEAL!

So - I'm in for $314-$20*6-$50 = $144.

Easy negotiating. Maybe I got lucky, maybe I'm just such a great and fantastic customer, maybe I'm a rube who is getting ripped off on some other package and they are desperate to keep my money coming. Either way, I'm back in.

I did my negotiation call today. When the robot asked what I wanted, I said "cancel service." I told the customer service rep that I no longer wanted Sunday ticket because it's too expensive and told her I paid $150 last year, and I could barely manage that. She offered me $20 off for the next 6 months - I told her that was close to what I could do - it's not much, but another $30 would make it the same as last year and that would be something I could justify. Times are tight with the economy and all. She came back with an additional $50 off for the first month, and I said DEAL!

So - I'm in for $314-$20*6-$50 = $144.

Easy negotiating. Maybe I got lucky, maybe I'm just such a great and fantastic customer, maybe I'm a rube who is getting ripped off on some other package and they are desperate to keep my money coming. Either way, I'm back in.

Next negotiator should say they have a friend that is thinking of signing up and that you are sure this price would close the deal and would DTV offer the same deal to this friend and someone here would love the deal I am sure. Just ask the rep for a code to verify.

The trick is all in who you get if you get a prick or a stupid person just hang up and call back and do it until you get someone you can work with.

You're right. Last year was much easier getting the rates down. I wasnt getting my full rate of pay from work, as I was hurt on the job, which is true. She was easy to talk & work with over the phone. Looks like its time to make another call for this year. I cant quit Sunday ticket, having the 55" Mitsu. & HD, & the ability to watch any other games. Pre-seasons right around the corner .

So what you all are saying is this works if you currently have the Ticket? I have had the ticket off and on for the last 10 yrs. Last time was two yrs ago. I have been having all kinds of problems with my HD channels this past 2-3 months, was thinkin I might be able to negotiate a deal on the Ticket for my troubles??